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VG 95218-29 61 bar pressure-resistant submarine outboard cable VG 95218-29 (Types B–N)500–600 V AC / 900 V DC61 bar (610 m) Outboard

VG 95218-29 (LWDC / PLWDC / PLWDC-C) 61 bar Submarine Outboard CableVG 95218-29 (61 bar) · 600 V · Vg 95218-29 61 bar pressure-resistant submarine

German Military Standard VG 95218-29 (Types B to N: LWDC, PLWDC, PLWDCC, PLWDC-C, LWD) 61 bar Pressure-Resistant Submarine Outboard Watertight Cable (VG 95218-29 (61 bar), 600 V, -30 °C to +85 °C, min. bend radius 8 × OD).

Water-resistant

EMC screen

Flame-retardant

Approved

Configuration

Order designation: VG 95218-29 Config A (Compact)
Outer Ø ≈: 10.4 mm
Net weight ≈: 155 kg/km
Tensile rating ≈: 4.5 kN
Core / stranding: Stranded tinned Cu (IEC 60228 / ASTM)

All sizes (3)

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Engineering reply in 2 business hoursCut-to-length export drumsEN 10204 3.1 certificate per drum

Rated voltage: 600 V
Operating temp.: −30…+85 °C
Min. bend radius: 8 × OD
Core / conductor: 1C–37C
Outer protection: HFS 100 PUR/LSZH
Standard: VG 95218-29

Typical values for this cable type, based on German Military VG 95218-29 (Types B–N) 61 bar Outboard — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is VG 95218-29 (LWDC / PLWDC / PLWDC-C) right for your machine?

Immersion & wet locations

Suitable

Longitudinally and radially water-blocked construction resists hydrostatic pressure and marine immersion.

Offshore platform & shipboard deck trays

Suitable

Marine-grade jacket resists oil, seawater, UV weathering and mechanical impact on vessels and offshore structures.

Fixed installation

Suitable

Approved for fixed shipboard, submarine outboard, nuclear pool and seabed feeder routing.

Motor stator, traction & converter leads

Suitable

Flexible stranded copper conductors terminate cleanly into submersible pumps, anodes, thrusters and switchgear.

Festoon & line chain

Not suitable

Outboard marine and feeder construction is not designed for high-speed crane festoon trolleys.

Use (N)3GRDC5G-J/O Festoon Cable

Typical machinesMarine & Offshore CableNaval Shipboard & Submarine OutboardOffshore Cathodic Protection (ICCP)Underwater Welding & Nuclear PoolsDeep-Well & Seabed Pump Feeders

Construction

Layer by layer

Shown: VG 95218-29 (LWDC / PLWDC / PLWDC-C) (German Military VG 95218-29 (Types B–N) 61 bar Outboard) featuring water-blocked conductors (4×2×0.75 mm²), isolated pair braid & inner covering and halogen-free pur / lszh outer sheath (5-layer construction).

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	Water-Blocked Conductors (4×2×0.75 mm²)	Fine-stranded tin-plated copper + black white-numbered special elastomer
2	Isolated Pair Braid & Inner Covering	Tin-plated copper braid per pair + extruded elastomer inner covering (Type L / F)
3	Water-Blocking Fillers & Swelling Tapes	Longitudinal water-blocking fillers + lapped water-blocking tapes (61 bar rated)
4	Outer Tinned Copper Braid Shield	High-density tin-plated copper braid outer shield (Zt ≤ 15 mΩ/m)
5	Halogen-Free PUR / LSZH Outer Sheath	Black flame-retardant polyurethane HFS 100 (Type G–N) or LSZH elastomer (Type B–F)

VG 95218-29 (LWDC / PLWDC / PLWDC-C) — Standard Subsea & Marine Execution

Built to German Military VG 95218-29 (Types B–N) 61 bar Outboard with water-blocked conductors (4×2×0.75 mm²) and halogen-free pur / lszh outer sheath

VG 95218-29 (LWDC / PLWDC / PLWDC-C) — Custom Drum Length & Termination Kit

Available in custom continuous subsea/wellbore drum lengths or pre-terminated assemblies

VG 95218-29 (LWDC / PLWDC / PLWDC-C) — Routine & Hydrostatic Test Certified

Supplied with EN 10204 3.1 routine dielectric, resistance & pressure/dimensional report

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on German Military VG 95218-29 (Types B–N) 61 bar Outboard. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / transmission duty: 600 V (German Military VG 95218-29 (Types B–N) 61 bar Outboard)
Core / conductor construction: Water-Blocked Conductors (4×2×0.75 mm²) — Fine-stranded tin-plated copper + black white-numbered special elastomer
Primary dielectric / buffering: Isolated Pair Braid & Inner Covering — Tin-plated copper braid per pair + extruded elastomer inner covering (Type L / F)

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature: −30…+85 °C (subsea, marine & submersible duty)
Short-circuit / peak thermal rating: Verified thermal stability per German Military VG 95218-29 (Types B–N) 61 bar Outboard
Storage & transport temperature: −40…+80 °C on export wooden/steel drum

Mechanical

Outer protection / armouring: Halogen-Free PUR / LSZH Outer Sheath — Black flame-retardant polyurethane HFS 100 (Type G–N) or LSZH elastomer (Type B–F)
Minimum bending radius: 8 × OD
Hydrostatic, tensile & crush duty: Outer Tinned Copper Braid Shield — High-density tin-plated copper braid outer shield (Zt ≤ 15 mΩ/m)

Resistance

Hydrostatic pressure & water blocking: Engineered for continuous submersion and hydrostatic integrity per German Military VG 95218-29 (Types B–N) 61 bar Outboard
Seawater, oil & chemical resistance: Resistant to seawater hydrolysis, hydraulic oils and abrasion per German Military VG 95218-29 (Types B–N) 61 bar Outboard
RoHS & REACH compliance: RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing standard: German Military VG 95218-29 (Types B–N) 61 bar Outboard
Environmental & test standards: IEC 60228 / IEC 60332 / ISO 13628-5 / EN 10204
Quality management & inspection: ISO 9001:2015 & EN 10204 3.1 factory routine inspection

Identification

Model designation: VG 95218-29 (LWDC / PLWDC / PLWDC-C)
Sheath colour & metre marking: Continuous metre-marked black outer finish (HFS 100 PUR / LSZH (61 bar))
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 / 8544.60 / 8544.70

Sizes

3 standard VG 95218-29 (LWDC / PLWDC / PLWDC-C) subsea & marine configurations

Manufactured to German Military VG 95218-29 (Types B–N) 61 bar Outboard for subsea, offshore, deep-well and marine applications.

Dimensions, tensile load & weights
Order designation	Configuration	Core / stranding	Outer Ø ≈ mm	Net weight ≈ kg/km	Tensile rating kN ≈	Min. bend R mm
VG 95218-29 (LWDC / PLWDC / PLWDC-C) Construction Schedule (−30…+85 °C)
VG 95218-29 Config A (Compact)	4×2×24 AWG + 2×18 AWG (or 4C)	Stranded tinned Cu (IEC 60228 / ASTM)	10.4	155	4.5	85
VG 95218-29 Config B (Standard)	4×2×20 AWG + 4×16 AWG (or 8C)	Stranded tinned Cu (IEC 60228 / ASTM)	13.3	265	9.6	110
VG 95218-29 Config C (Heavy Hybrid)	8×2×20 AWG + 4×12 AWG (or 12C)	Stranded tinned Cu (IEC 60228 / ASTM)	16.6	420	18.5	140

Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
Custom core cross-sections, pair/fibre counts, armour grades and factory drum lengths available per German Military VG 95218-29 (Types B–N) 61 bar Outboard.

Electrical, optical & thermal parameters
Configuration	Max. DC R₂₀ / Atten. Ω/km or dB/km	Rating / Impedance	Operating temp.
4×2×24 AWG + 2×18 AWG (or 4C)	28.40	600 V (45–100 Ω data)	−30…+85 °C
4×2×20 AWG + 4×16 AWG (or 8C)	10.70	600 V (45–100 Ω data)	−30…+85 °C
8×2×20 AWG + 4×12 AWG (or 12C)	5.40	600 V (High-Power Hybrid)	−30…+85 °C

Every production length undergoes routine conductor DC resistance, high-voltage dielectric or OTDR continuity and dimensional verification.

Quality & approvals

Testing & inspection

Routine tests on every production length, sample and type tests per batch — documented on an EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate.

ConductorClass 5 stranding
Spark test100 % in-line
Lay-upCores, earth, fillers
SheathingInner, braid / screen, outer
Electrical testsAC voltage, resistance
DimensionsOD, wall thickness
Inspection documents & dispatchDrum & dispatch

Testing & inspection	Test value / reference	Frequency
Routine tests
Conductor resistance, continuity & dimensional verification (German Military VG 95218-29 (Types B–N) 61 bar Outboard)	DC resistance at 20 °C / optical attenuation and outer diameter within German Military VG 95218-29 (Types B–N) 61 bar Outboard tolerances	Every manufactured drum length
High-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (German Military VG 95218-29 (Types B–N) 61 bar Outboard)	Zero dielectric breakdown and verified insulation resistance for 600 V rating	Every manufactured drum length
Sample tests
Hydrostatic pressure, water-blocking & mechanical endurance qualification (German Military VG 95218-29 (Types B–N) 61 bar Outboard)	Verified submersion integrity, tensile load and thermal stability across −30…+85 °C	Type qualification & periodic lot audit

Inspection certificate

Issued with every drum, listing the routine test results for that length.

Product approvals

VG 95218-29 (61 bar) CompliantEN 10204 3.1 Factory Test CertificateCE, RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU) & REACH

Company certificates

ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001VDE marks approvalUL / cULCE · LVD / EMC

Marking & supply

Ordering & delivery

Sheath marking

TEBAOFLEX VG 95218-29 (LWDC / PLWDC / PLWDC-C) VG 95218-29 (61 bar) 600 V CE

Delivery form: Heavy-duty export fumigated wooden drums or steel subsea reels
Standard lengths: 500 m, 1,000 m or custom continuous subsea/wellbore lengths
MOQ: 100 m (standard configurations) · 500 m (custom builds)
Lead time: 2–5 weeks ex-works
Incoterms: EXW, FCA, FOB, CIF, DAP

Technical documents

Downloads

PDFVG 95218-29 (LWDC / PLWDC / PLWDC-C) 61 bar Submarine Outboard Cable – technical datasheet3 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSXVG 95218-29 (LWDC / PLWDC / PLWDC-C) spec data (Excel)All 3 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation

Revision: 2026-10-25
Updated: 2026-10-25

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What governing standard and construction define VG 95218-29 (LWDC / PLWDC / PLWDC-C) (VG 95218-29 (LWDC / PLWDC / PLWDC-C) 61 bar Submarine Outboard Cable)?

VG 95218-29 (LWDC / PLWDC / PLWDC-C) (VG 95218-29 (LWDC / PLWDC / PLWDC-C) 61 bar Submarine Outboard Cable) is manufactured in accordance with German Military VG 95218-29 (Types B–N) 61 bar Outboard for 600 V service over -30 °C to +85 °C. Its 5-layer construction comprises water-blocked conductors (4×2×0.75 mm²), isolated pair braid & inner covering and halogen-free pur / lszh outer sheath.

What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for VG 95218-29 (LWDC / PLWDC / PLWDC-C)?

The minimum bending radius for VG 95218-29 (LWDC / PLWDC / PLWDC-C) is 8 × OD across its continuous operating temperature range of -30 °C to +85 °C, ensuring mechanical and dielectric reliability in subsea, marine and submersible service.

How are the concentric layers of VG 95218-29 (LWDC / PLWDC / PLWDC-C) arranged from inside to outside?

From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) Water-Blocked Conductors (4×2×0.75 mm²) — Fine-stranded tin-plated copper + black white-numbered special elastomer; (02) Isolated Pair Braid & Inner Covering — Tin-plated copper braid per pair + extruded elastomer inner covering (Type L / F); (03) Water-Blocking Fillers & Swelling Tapes — Longitudinal water-blocking fillers + lapped water-blocking tapes (61 bar rated); (04) Outer Tinned Copper Braid Shield — High-density tin-plated copper braid outer shield (Zt ≤ 15 mΩ/m); (05) Halogen-Free PUR / LSZH Outer Sheath — Black flame-retardant polyurethane HFS 100 (Type G–N) or LSZH elastomer (Type B–F).

What factory test certificates are supplied with VG 95218-29 (LWDC / PLWDC / PLWDC-C)?

Every production drum of VG 95218-29 (LWDC / PLWDC / PLWDC-C) undergoes routine conductor resistance/continuity, high-voltage dielectric and dimensional testing per German Military VG 95218-29 (Types B–N) 61 bar Outboard, and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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